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Polygon’s Discord channel hacked, team works to regain control

As the value and popularity of digital assets continue to rise, cybercriminals are incentivized to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find.

Analyst eyes Ether ‘major push’ to $3.5K amid traders betting on upswing

A crypto analyst says Ether could make a “major push” to $3,500 if it holds a $2,800 weekly close, and futures traders are betting on an upward move.

Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs top $250M AUM

For the Hong Kong-based spot Bitcoin ETFs to compete with their US counterparts, they will need to attract more retail and institutional investors.

Bitcoin's Coinbase premium hits 39-day high as $63K is reclaimed

Bitcoin demand among United States investors surged after the Federal Reserve confirmed its intentions to lower interest rates.

Tether has 'redistributed' $108.8M USDT from illicit activity since 2014

The most recent seizure of $5 million USDT from pig-butchering scams marks a "significant victory" in the ongoing fight against cyber fraud, according to Tether.

Solana TVL hits near 1-year high — Will SOL price follow?

The total value locked on Solana surged but is this enough to send SOL price to a new all-time high?

Perplexity AI’s ad integration plan draws shock, mockery: ‘This company is toast’

The company reportedly intends to charge a much higher-than-average premium for ad space in its AI-powered search engine.

Crypto advocates file brief against SEC's investor tracking database

The Consolidated Audit Trail would gather a monumental amount of data, and more than it is meant to when it exposes the identity of crypto wallet holders.

Court denies Kraken’s motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit

The SEC alleges Kraken is operating an unregistered securities exchange.

Past rate cuts indicate potential crypto bull market catalyst — 21Shares

The Federal Reserve is expected to begin lowering its benchmark interest rate in September.

Crypto Biz: Consolidation ramps up among crypto firms

This week’s Crypto Biz examines recent acquisitions in the crypto industry, Tether’s plans for a dirham stablecoin, and Polychain’s investment in the Bitcoin protocol Corn.

RFK Jr says he is suspending, not terminating presidential campaign

The US Independent presidential candidate said he would remove himself from the ballot in ten battleground states where he might be a “spoiler” for Harris or Trump.

Bitcoin miner profits drop as halving, power costs weigh — JPMorgan

BTC miners are struggling to adapt to a post-halving environment. 

Proof-of-Ink to boost Web3 adoption, Fed rate cut could spur DeFi summer: Finance Redefined

Gavin Wood introduced a major infrastructure development for Web3 citizenship, while Hashkey’s CEO forecasted a resurgence in the DeFi market driven by lower interest rates.

Analysts come unglued ahead of Nvidia earnings call — $10T within 5 years

The Sept. 28 earnings report is being called the most important event of the year for the stock market.

Price analysis 8/23: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin’s rise above $63,000 has attracted buying in several altcoins, signaling that the sentiment is turning bullish.

Synthetix betting on new ‘multi-collateral’ perps ahead of Arbitrum rollout

Synthetix faces fierce competition on the DeFi-oriented layer 2. 

WazirX announces INR withdrawals will resume on Aug. 26

The crypto exchange did not provide a timeline on when crypto withdrawals might resume, citing legal issues.

If your country has adopted a CBDC, you might be suffering

New research indicates that in countries where central bank digital currencies have been adopted or are under consideration, well-being is low.

PleasrDAO files preliminary injunction against Martin Shkreli

In 2021, PleasrDAO acquired “Once Upon A Time in Shaolin,” a one-of-a-kind musical album by Wu-Tang Clan, for $4.75 million.

Satoshi vs physics: How quantum Bitcoin miners could make ASIC obsolete

Quantum rigs might pose a bigger threat to blockchains than quantum decryption.

Progmat, DMM partner to introduce stablecoin for Seamoon Protocol

The DMM conglomerate hopes the coins powering its anime-filled Web3 ecosystem will be used with and among its partners as well. 

Web3 adoption’s main issue: Seed phrases won’t work for 95% of mainstream users

Crypto wallets with easier sign-in options and recoverable passwords could become the industry standard in the future.

Bitcoin price taps $62K sell wall as analyst sees ’up only’ for crypto

Bitcoin bulls charge into key BTC price resistance as the US Federal Reserve gives a clear signal regarding interest rate cuts.

Mac users beware: AMOS malware clones wallet apps and comes for your crypto

The AMOS stealer targeting Mac users can now clone Ledger Live software and may soon clone other wallet apps, warns cybersecurity firm Moonlock.

Tether shuns blockchain launch, cites market concerns

Tether’s decision to avoid launching its blockchain stems from the crowded market and strategic alignment with existing platforms.

Fetch.ai launches Innovation Lab with $10M fund for startups

Fetch.ai is opening an Innovation Lab in San Francisco for early-stage startups working with AI agents.

RFK Jr drops out of presidential race, while Trump takes lead on Polymarket

Kennedy is set to address the nation from Arizona on Aug. 23 and could potentially reveal more support for Trump's presidency.

Is XRP bottoming out versus Bitcoin? Chart fractal mirrors 500% rally setup

XRP price is mirroring a 2021 bullish chart fractal that preceded a 500% rebound.

China accessing high-level AI chips banned by the US: Report

Documents have surfaced revealing state-linked Chinese entities using Amazon cloud services or similar services to access advanced AI chips and capabilities banned by the US. 

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